Teaching Responsibility

LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:

LJMU Partner Taught

Learning Methods

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Module Offerings

6510DAV-SEP-PAR

Aims

To analyse the principles and practices of management in processes and production in the context of wider logistics systems.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Critically evaluate issues relating to production and process management and their relationship to logistics.
2.
Model effectively simple business processes in terms of people, and activity sequences involved, the data and materials flowing through those.
3.
Assess thoroughly the documented business processes using their key operations characteristics such as e.g. material flow volume and level of service or product customization.
4.
Appraise comprehensively the role of production management in businesses.
5.
Design efficiently manufacturing facilities based on basic models and methods.

Module Content

Outline Syllabus:1. Process Management - Processes in the Information Economy - Manufacturing and Processes - Operation Process Concepts - Process Modelling and Simulation - Processes and Quality Control - Managing Supply, Demand and Inventory - Process Re-engineering 2. Production Management - Basic Types of Production Systems - Lean Manufacturing - Forecasting and Aggregate Planning - Queueing Management - Material Requirements Planning - Production Scheduling
Additional Information:Formal lectures will be supported by student group work under lecturer supervision. Case studies will help the students with a better understanding. Group work will focus on the relationship between production, supply, demand and inventory management.

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